We have a NEW phone number. The JGHS Direct line is (562) 210-3000. First day of School: August 17th, Minimum Day- Students released at 1:45 p.m. ScheduleFreshman Laptop Orientation & Distribution, Saturday, August 26th

Principal's Message

Principal's Message

Dear John Glenn High School Families,

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! I am honored to be your new principal at John Glenn High School, and take great pride in knowing that all of our JGHS faculty and staff have been continuously engaged in working hard to ensure every one of our students graduates with the knowledge and 21st Century Skills to continue to be successful in both the college and careers they elect to pursue after high school. Our high school team of teachers, counselors and dedicated staff members are committed to working collaboratively with students, parents, and community members to provide a high school environment that maintains high expectations for student achievement, provides rigorous and engaging instruction, and offers personalized support to students. We are committed to strengthening our students' understanding and abilities to demonstrate:

Strong Organization Skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Creativity and imagination

Critical thinking

Effective problem solving

We are proud to offer our vast extracurricular programs like sports, clubs, and the visual and performing arts as additional ways for people to engage with our school and nurture a positive school culture overflowing with the legendary Eagle Pride & Spirit. Student success is our number goal! And to facilitate this, we take great honor in providing our community a safe and enriching learning environment.

We are committed to ensuring that your high school experience will be fun and memorable, but most importantly, that it will provide you with all of the tools you need to be a successful and future leader in wherever your passion may lie. We take great honor in providing our students and community:

A safe & enriching learning environment

Rigorous and engaging instruction

Meaningful parent involvement

Opportunities for post-secondary college & career options

Academic support and guidance

Extensive extracurricular activities

Access to current & emerging technology

I truly am excited and look forward to working with our students, parents and community in the upcoming year. Together we will take the journey of “Soaring to New Heights” and accomplish many wonderful and memorable things. John Glenn High School is proud to serve you! I wish you the best for 2017-2018 and beyond. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact my office.

The Board of Education of the Norwalk - La Mirada Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, employment, and practices shall be free from discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. School and District personnel will take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Complaints Concerning Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying: The Governing Board designated the following person(s) as the Title IX Coordinators/Nondiscrimination Compliance Officers: